Welcome to Kona Bay Estates
Live the Upscale, Beachside Lifestyle
Those in the know choose Kona Bay Estates for its prime location - right next to the white-sand beach. There are very few residences in Kona with such premium real estate, so for those who’ve secured it, life is lush. Wake to the sound of the waves lapping the shoreline, take a walk to the park, walk into downtown Kona to run errands or to go out to eat - at Kona Bay Estates, residents enjoy a peaceful, gated private community feel, while still having all the conveniences of urban life.
Expansive oceanfront homes are just steps from the sandy beach, complete with a protected swimming area just for the keiki (kids). Acres of baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a beautiful state park, and walking/jogging paths are all close by, inviting a vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Then again, you may never want to leave your oceanfront paradise - many of the beautifully appointed homes feature luxe finishes such as koa wood, slate, and granite, spacious covered lanais perfect for entertaining, high ceilings that invite gentle ocean breezes, and state-of-the-art kitchens. From your enviable perch in Kona Bay, watch for whales and spinner dolphins on the horizon, right from a chair on your own lanai.
What to Love
- Modern, upscale residences
- Access to the white-sand beach in front of the neighborhood
- Convenient access to Kona’s downtown shops and restaurants
Local Lifestyle
Kona Bay Estate families and retirees enjoy the best of the Kona Coast climate - caressing ocean breezes during the day and cooler mountain air come evening. From their home base in this exclusive, affluent community ambiance, they are beckoned outside for adventures on land and in the sea, including horseback riding, ATVing, golfing, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing. Of course, there are world-famous beaches nearby should one feel the need to stray beyond the neighborhood’s own swath of sand.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
With downtown Kona just a 10-minute stroll from the Kona Bay Estates, there’s plenty to do day and night. For the freshest fish in town and delicious poke bowls, head to Umekes Fish Market Bar Grill. Start with Umekes nachos, a decadent pile-up of wonton chips, lomi lomi salmon, unagi glaze, and kalua pork, then move on to a poke bowl featuring the fresh catch of the day. For a casual gathering with friends, visit the Kona Brewery and brewpub, where you’ll find all the comfort food, fresh Kona beer, and aloha spirit you crave. Take the whole family out to the Harbor House Restaurant, where refreshing cold beer is served in chilled schooners, the service is fast and friendly, and the daily happy hour is lively.
Nearby Kona Village offers all the amenities you may need, with its diverse collection of shops. The airport is a 15-minute drive away, and it’s even closer to Target, Macy’s, Costco, Home Depot, and the local grocery store. Prefer fresh produce? Shop the Saturday farmers’ markets up the Waimea coastline.
Things to Do
Outside is the place to be in Kona, reveling in the bountiful beaches and lush rain forests of the region. Kona Bay Estates families bring their small children to the Kona Keiki Ponds, a gentler place to swim when the West Hawaii beaches are awash in high surf. Hidden in front of beachfront vacation homes, the ponds feel like a hidden gem for the little ones.
The Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area is another local favorite, a long stretch of sand with numerous tidepools. It’s one of the very best places on the island to catch a ravishing sunset. For a little extra adventure, you can walk the shoreline from the northernmost point of Old Airport Beach to Pawai Bay, passing small lava tunnels, caverns, and hissing vents along the way.
A setting as gorgeous as Hawaii can’t help but inspire one to be more aware of saving our world’s climate and oceans. Visit HOST Park, a unique outdoor demonstration site where locals and visitors alike learn about renewable energy, aquaculture, and ocean-based sustainable technologies. Find out how the technology park is able to pump 100,000 gallons of seawater per minute throughout 900 acres.
The Big Island brims with countless opportunities for adventure suited to every taste and interest, from lazy beach days to heart-pounding waterfall hikes. Life at Kona Bay Estates is just another day in your own personal paradise.